In its January meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state funding for various safety and airfield improvement projects at nine North Carolina airports. More than $279,000 in state funding has been awarded for projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve the safety for pilots […]
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Ben Siegel Named Executive Director of Lee County Port Authority
The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners named Benjamin R. Siegel, CPA, C.M., as the executive director of the Lee County Port Authority on Jan. 21, 2021. As executive director, he will direct the administration, operations and development of Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field in Fort Myers, Fla. “I look forward to working […]
Liberty University Names Dr. Rick Roof Dean, School of Aeronautics
Liberty University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Scott Hicks announced that interim dean, Dr. Rick Roof, has officially been named dean of the School of Aeronautics. Roof brings a vast amount of industry and education experience to the School of Aeronautics. After serving nine years in the Air Force as an avionics technician and operations […]
North Dakota DOT and Northern Plains UAS Test Site Announce Partners for FAA BEYOND Program
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) are partnering with major players in the commercial UAS industry to execute the goals of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) BEYOND program. “We are incredibly excited to announce our partnerships with such innovative companies from within North Dakota and across […]
Youth STEM Ambassadors to Peek Inside the World of Aviation and Aerospace
Local students will expand their exploration of STEM careers by tapping San Antonio’s rich aviation and aerospace industry through resources provided by the Dee Howard Foundation in partnership with the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) Texas Chief Science Officer program. The international CSO program empowers middle and school high school students to deepen their schools’ […]
Ruane Elected Chair of Lee County Airport Board
The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners elected Kevin Ruane as chair for 2021 during its first meeting on Jan. 21. Cecil L Pendergrass was elected as vice chair. The board, composed of the five Lee County Commissioners, meets bi-monthly as the Board of Port Commissioners to set policy and direct the operations of Southwest […]
Tampa Bay is a “No Drone Zone” During Super Bowl LV
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021. Drones also are prohibited around the Tampa Riverwalk for the NFL Super Bowl Experience during the days leading up to the event. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will establish a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) on game day […]
Boynton Aerospace Science Academy Awarded First Place in FAA Airport Design Challenge
The Boca Raton Airport congratulates Ms. Maria A. Sklar, J.D. and Team BASA from the Boynton Aerospace Science Academy for their first place win in the FAA Airport Design Challenge. “We are honored that BASA selected the Boca Raton Airport for the challenge,” said Boca Raton Airport Authority Executive Director Clara Bennett, adding “We also […]
Premier Aircraft Exceeds 2020 Diamond Sales Projections
Premier Aircraft Sales, the largest Diamond Aircraft dealer in North America, announced stronger than expected Diamond sales for 2020, selling 23 new aircraft (11 DA62s and 12 DA40s) and 17 preowned models. Since 2003, Premier has been the highest volume Diamond aircraft dealer in the world, now selling a total of 637 new and preowned […]
Citadel Ready to Dig Aircraft Towing Systems’ Underground Channel at Oklahoma’s Ardmore Industrial Airpark
Citadel Construction is ready to move tons of earth for Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide (ATS) and build the prototype for the company’s test site at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Citadel Construction President Michael Shoemaker said he will work with several Oklahoma subcontractors to build the ATS underground-channel project, including Eyestone Steel […]
